- present participle of reciprocate.
reciprocating
Example Sentences
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In early September, as surfers and bodyboarders rode 20-foot wave faces, lifeguards took an electric reciprocating saw to the exposed pilings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Other newly listed companies that have slipped in recent weeks include Innio, which competes with Caterpillar and others to sell reciprocating engines used to provide off-grid power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Compared with turbines, reciprocating engines tend to be smaller, less efficient, more emissions heavy and require more frequent maintenance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
That includes gas-fired reciprocating engines, which are large internal combustion engines fed by natural gas that can provide on-site power.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
